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Thursday, 30 July 2015

Hi all! I'm back again (I know, so soon!) to share my other July projects I created for D-lish Scraps.

Those who follow along via D-lish will already know that I had recently been lusting after some punchinella for my projects, and was finding it difficult to find. Until the "Punchinella Fairy" waved her wand and it was suddenly readily available HERE in the D-lish store!

I quickly set about creating a mixed media layout using my precious new punchinella...

Isn't it divine? (I knew I needed it!) I used white punchinella on this layout, but it is also available in gold and silver.

I used a Watercolour PL Card (from a previously released Just Add Paper kit) which I fussy cut for my title. It matched the watercolour background I created perfectly. The small white flowers and the coloured wire were items I had left from previous JAP kits too.

{Please remember that the colours of the board are compulsory and ALL of them must be represented AS IS on your entry. The sketch portion of the board is purely optional.}

Here is my take on it...

{Papers by Pink Paislee; Studio Calico; and Shimelle for American Crafts}

All the embellishments on this layout are from D-lish Scraps, with many of them coming from the (sold out) July 'Superstar' Just Add Paper kit.

I used the kit label as my title (proof that every bit of this kit is useful - even the packaging!), and layered it with a Freckled Fawn arrow clip.

Even more packaging at work (the raffia the kit was tied up with) - made into a bow. The viewfinder die cut, flair and flag were from the kit too. I also used a lime paper doily. (I love these doilies! They are available in so many colours and I use them all the time.)

Also used on this layout was my trusty Motex tape writer with lime Motex tape. (If you don't already have a tape writer I highly recommend them, plus you will find them on sale in the store NOW.)

I hope I have inspired (or reminded) you to join in this challenge. As always, there is a $30 randomly drawn D-lish Scraps store voucher up for grabs, and also one of next month's Just Add Paper kits. Both items definitely worth playing for!

I used the Awesome paper as the backdrop for my layout, and paired it with the woodgrain side of the Boys Rule paper for a soft, subtle combination that worked well with the blue overtones of my photo. I kept the design fairly clean as I wanted the pattern on the paper to "shine". ;)

I still can't get enough of the embellishments in this collection! Check out the close-ups...

Thanks for stopping by and for everyone who has taken the time to leave me feedback lately, I really appreciate your lovely words. I hope everything is well in your part of the world.
Til next time, happy scrapping! X

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Brrrrrrr! It's cold outside (even here in Qld!) Great weather for scrapping though! Today I am here to share my take on this month's Scrap the Boys challenge, which is a fabulous mood board that looks like this...

I loved the rich, warm tones of this board, and I was also inspired by the abstract painting and arrows.
Here is what I came up with...

{Paper by Basic Grey; Project Life pocket cards}

I used my Dylusions ink sprays watered down to create the watercolour effect on my background, then topped it with some stamped acrylic paint and a few splatters for good measure. I then added some D-lish Scraps washi tapes, which I tore into strips. The cute arrow paperclip is by Freckled Fawn and also from D-lish Scraps (HERE)

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Now don't be too shocked, but check out this clean and simple layout from me...

I can't tell you how much harder I found this to my usual style (which would involve many more layers and embellishments). But by keeping it simple, it really allowed the gorgeous Hello Lovely papers to shine. I paired the bold horizontal stripes of the Life Story paper with the soft, pretty polka dots of the Confetti paper.

Thanks for popping in today.
Don't forget the Hello Lovely and Made of Awesome collections are available now. Please check with your favourite retailer or visit the Cocoa Vanilla Studio shop.
Til next time, happy scrapping!

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Welcome to July and my first DT challenge reveal. (I don't know about you, but I get incredibly excited on the 1st of each month with all the new challenges announced.) This month I am starting off with the new challenge at Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

This month, there is TWO mood palettes to choose from, so you can pick the one to suit you best...

Here is what I created using the second one. (I loved the soft colours, but went slightly "off the rails" by adding a few tiny splashes of turquoise to it.)

The inspiration for the title of this layout came from the fact that since the boys were born, it seems like every second person comes up to me and says "you've got your hands full" (along with several other stereotypical comments). The photo was taken by my dear friend Anthea when she was holidaying with her family here in Qld and I have waited a long time to use it. (Thanks Ant! X)

Thanks for stopping by so I could share my work with you. I hope you will join us for this month's challenge at Off the Rails, there is a fabulous prize on offer from Imaginarium Designs! Entries close at the end of the month.